2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 190 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (164 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom 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 | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 156 | Windom |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1774 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
