2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Express | 159 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
