2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 194 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 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 156 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |