2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 313 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | 156 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
