2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Astra (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra 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 42 kg more than 2003 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (164 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 2003 Opel Astra has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Opel Astra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 156 | Astra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1774 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |