2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (246 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 324 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 Nissan Murano (339 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano 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 Murano | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 156 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
