2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 2 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 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 117 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 2005 Mazda Carol 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol. 2005 Mazda Carol 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. 2005 Mazda Carol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 156 | Carol |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 60.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |