2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 735 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Express | 159 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
