2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero (140 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
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, 2004 Oldsmobile Alero (203 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 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 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 156 | Alero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
