2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1474 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Ram 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, 2005 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (289 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | 156 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
