2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara is newer by 2 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2007 Opel Antara 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, 2007 Opel Antara 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, 2007 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara 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 | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 156 | Antara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |