2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,685 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster 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 175 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2002 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 156 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2385 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
