1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1994 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 145 | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1097 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
