2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Daihatsu Terios were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. 2003 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | 156 | Terios |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 79.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |