2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 (218 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 156 | Almera |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |