2005 Acura EL vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2005 Acura EL and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura EL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura EL | 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
Model | EL | 156 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |