1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1995 Audi RS2
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1995 Audi RS2 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Audi RS2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Audi RS2 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi RS2 should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi RS2 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Audi RS2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Audi RS2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Audi RS2 (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Audi RS2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1995 Audi RS2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 145 | RS2 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 2226 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
