2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 924 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (207 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 156 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |