2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2002 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 550.
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, 2002 Ferrari 550 (570 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. 2002 Ferrari 550 has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ferrari 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2002 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 159 | 550 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |