2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 156 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
