2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 156 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
