2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (175 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (202 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 156 | C4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |