2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 89 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 156 | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 275 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1394 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |