2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2005 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 159 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
