2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Honda Accord. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Accord. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |