1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | 145 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
