2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Honda Life were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life 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 Honda Life 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 (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Life |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |