1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1995 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 70 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 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 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 145 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
