1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1997 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 145 | Express |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 6505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3440 mm |