2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Pontiac G5
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Pontiac G5 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 50 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac G5. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac G5.
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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac G5. (206 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Pontiac G5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | 159 | G5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
