2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 311 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.
Because 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 156 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |