1973 Renault 12 vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Renault 12 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 Renault 12. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 12. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 1973 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1973 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Renault 12 | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Renault | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 12 | 156 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 68.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 63 L |