2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Aygo 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 2,492 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 616 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. 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 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Aygo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 35 L |