2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 356 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 2006 Mazda Tribute 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. 2006 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 156 | Tribute |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |