1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1997 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1997 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 535 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 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend 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 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 145 | Legend |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
