1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1997 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 77 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 Volkswagen Golf (202 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 145 | Golf |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |