2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 858 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 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 156 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 99 L |
