2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 6 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |