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 24 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (119 HP @ 6200 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 55 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
