2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen is newer by 3 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 129 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
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 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen. 2007 Proton Gen 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. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Proton |
Model | 156 | Gen |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |