2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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 (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 156 | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
