1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1997 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 145 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |