2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 285 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (275 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 156 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
