2002 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sunfire | 156 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
