1996 Alfa Romeo 146 1.6 vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti

To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 1.6 and 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 1.6. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 1.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 1.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 1.6. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 1.6.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Alfa Romeo 146 1.6 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 ti
Make Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo
Model 146 146
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 103 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 134 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 91 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 183 km/hour 209 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1225 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 50 L


 

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