2001 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Yaris (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |