2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 5 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 638 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 2008 Jeep Liberty 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 2008 Jeep Liberty 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. 2008 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
Model | 156 | Liberty |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |