1997 Toyota Camry vs. 1997 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1997 Toyota Camry and 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,163 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Camry (134 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Camry weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Camry (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Camry | 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Camry | 146 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2163 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
