2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Mazda 6 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 50 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. 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 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 156 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
