2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |