1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1998 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 180 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 Renault Laguna (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 145 | Laguna |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |