2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2006 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2006 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Yukon (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Yukon weights approximately 833 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2006 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | 159 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
