2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Lada 2123
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Lada 2123 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lada 2123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Lada 2123. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada 2123 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2002 Lada 2123 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lada 2123 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (147 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 2123. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Lada 2123 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | 156 | 2123 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
