2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 156 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
