1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | 90 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
