2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Kia Sorento 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 156 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |