2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Samsung SM3
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Samsung SM3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM3. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2004 Samsung SM3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa Romeo 156 (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM3. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Samsung SM3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Samsung |
| Model | 156 | SM3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |
