2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Hac

To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Hac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Hac would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 409 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. 2000 Volkswagen Hac has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen Hac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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