2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 1,970 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 5 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
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 (289 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 156 | 75 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |