2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 5 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 676 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, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 156 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
