2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | 156 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
