2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise 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 2009 Lotus Elise. 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 156 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
