2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Lada 110
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Lada 110 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,774 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Lada 110. (77 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Lada 110. 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (164 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 110. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Lada 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | 156 | 110 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1774 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
