2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
Model | 159 | Grandis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |