2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Holden Captiva

To start off, 2006 Holden Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Captiva (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.

Because 2006 Holden Captiva 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, 2006 Holden Captiva 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, 2006 Holden Captiva (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2006 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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