2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Accord | 156 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
