2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 156 | 407 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.4 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |