2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 27 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody 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 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 159 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |