2002 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
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 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Prizm | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Prizm | 155 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
