2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Infiniti I
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Infiniti I were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti I weights approximately 94 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.
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 Infiniti I (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2005 Infiniti I has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti I will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Infiniti I | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Infiniti |
Model | 156 | I |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |