1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 815 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 145 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3090 mm |
