1997 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1997 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 155 | Carina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |