2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA | 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 156 | 156 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
