2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor weights approximately 41 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Condor |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |