2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Toyota Pod

To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Toyota Pod were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Pod (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Pod 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 345 kg more than 2002 Toyota Pod.

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 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (206 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 2002 Toyota Pod 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 Toyota Pod will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Toyota Pod
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 156 Pod
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 163 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 430 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 48 L


 

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