1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1995 Audi RS2
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 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 182 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi RS2 should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi RS2 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 146. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Audi RS2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1995 Audi RS2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 146 | RS2 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2226 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
