2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 6 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 27 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 635 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
Model | 156 | Safari |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |