2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Passat 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 85 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Volkswagen Passat (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 2002 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 156 | Passat |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |