1997 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 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 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 378 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (166 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 155 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
