2012 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2012 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Combo.
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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2012 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 159 | Combo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
