2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 159 Condor
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3195 cc 2986 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 0 HP
Torque 322 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 22.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1848 kg 1712 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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