1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1998 BMW 325
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1998 BMW 325 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. 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 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1998 BMW 325 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 145 | 325 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |