1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1996 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lexus SC (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus SC weights approximately 503 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. 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 Lexus SC (370 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Lexus SC 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 | 1996 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | 145 | SC |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
