2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Lada 117
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Lada 117 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Lada 117. (77 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2002 Lada 117. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (289 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 117. (133 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Lada 117 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | 156 | 117 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
