2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 76 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (164 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1774 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |