2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | 156 | Terios |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |