2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 865 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.
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 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 156 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 99 L |
