2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 156 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |