1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1996 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 102 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Rover 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 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 Rover 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 145 | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |