2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX 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 1,747 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 240 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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 (164 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | RunX |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |