1996 Toyota MR2 vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1996 Toyota MR2 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1996 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (134 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota MR2 | 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | MR2 | 146 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
