1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1990 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1990 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 145 | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
