1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1999 Infiniti G20
To start off, 1999 Infiniti G20 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti G20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti G20 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti G20 should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti G20 weights approximately 186 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, 1999 Infiniti G20 (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti G20 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 | 1999 Infiniti G20 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Infiniti |
| Model | 145 | G20 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
