1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 486 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 1996 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 145 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1350 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
