2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 374 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
| Model | 156 | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1864 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
