2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2002 Renault Avantime 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 (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 218 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Avantime 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 Renault Avantime | 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Avantime | 156 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
