2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 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 622 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 159 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 12 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 | 1720 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |