2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Ferrari 360

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 360.

Because 2005 Ferrari 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 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 Ferrari 360
Make Alfa Romeo Ferrari
Model 156 360
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3179 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 79 mm
Top Speed 250 km/hour 295 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 17.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 95 L


 

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