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 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
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 | 2492 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
