2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.
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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Altima. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Altima. 2002 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 156 | Altima |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |