2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 156 | Condor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
