2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2006 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2006 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Previa weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
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 Toyota Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 159 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
