2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2006 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 156 | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |