2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |