2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Nissan Tiida
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Nissan Tiida were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (198 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Tiida. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Tiida.
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 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Tiida. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Tiida.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Nissan Tiida | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 159 | Tiida |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |