2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2008 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 159 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
