2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | 156 | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
