2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2006 Ford Freestyle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 1151 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 2006 Ford Freestyle
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Brera Freestyle
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3195 cc 2983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 256 HP 203 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 322 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 5080 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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