2001 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2001 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2001 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jeep Wrangler (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Jeep Wrangler (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2001 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
| Model | 156 | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
