2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Lada 2123
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Lada 2123 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2003 Lada 2123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lada 2123 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 Lada 2123 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 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 2123. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Lada 2123 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | 156 | 2123 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
