2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 235 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 Alfa Romeo 156 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Quest. 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 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. 2004 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 156 | Quest |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |