2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Cube and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube. 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Cube | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cube | 159 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4001 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |