2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 674 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model 156 Pathfinder
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2387 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 395 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 2184 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 80 L


 

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