2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 446 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | 156 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
