2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Ford Puma
To start off, 2004 Ford Puma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. 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 85 more horse power than 2004 Ford Puma. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Ford Puma | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Puma |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |