2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1048 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 156 | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
