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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159.
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 | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |