2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | 156 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1398 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
