1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, 1997 Mazda 626 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda 626 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mazda 626 (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda 626 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 | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 145 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
