2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 45 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.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2009 Toyota Tundra 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. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |