1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Rover 75 is newer by 5 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 75 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 435 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, 2001 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 75 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 | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | 145 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
