2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 25 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (275 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 156 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |
