2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion 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 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

Because 2008 Toyota Stallion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Stallion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Alfa Romeo 156 2008 Toyota Stallion
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 156 Stallion
Year Released 2004 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1812 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 0 HP
Torque 146 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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