2008 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu YRV and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu YRV.
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 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu YRV | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | YRV | 156 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
