2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2,490 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 61 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Alfa Romeo 156 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 156 Condor
Year Released 2002 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2490 cc 1998 cc
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Torque 305 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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