2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord 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 159 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alfa Romeo 159 2007 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 159 Accord
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 2352 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.5 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L