2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Fiesta | 156 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |