2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 193 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Xedos |
Model | 156 | 9 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |