1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 Daihatsu Domino
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1996 Daihatsu Domino were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Domino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1996 Daihatsu Domino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | 145 | Domino |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
