2011 Lancia Musa vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 414 kg more than 2011 Lancia Musa. 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Musa. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2011 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lancia Musa | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Musa | 159 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |