2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2012 Peugeot 5008
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 5008 is newer by 9 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Peugeot 5008 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 5008. (161 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 5008.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Peugeot 5008 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot 5008 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 2012 Peugeot 5008 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. 2012 Peugeot 5008 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2012 Peugeot 5008 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 156 | 5008 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2735 mm |