1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2006 Audi A3
To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 10 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 395 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, 2006 Audi A3 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 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 | 2006 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 145 | A3 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
