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 379 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 4000 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 233 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
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 | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |