1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Coupe and 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 Fiat Coupe (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Coupe | 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Coupe | 146 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
