2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Ractis 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Toyota Ractis (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (147 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Ractis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2006 Toyota Ractis 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 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Ractis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1299 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |