2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 700 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 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |