2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (318 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Alfa Romeo 156 2004 Nissan Frontier
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model 156 Frontier
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 3278 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 318 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 8.9:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1810 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.5 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 73 L