1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 3 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 1,370 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 55 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 145 | Life |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
