1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 970 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager 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 | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | 145 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3078 mm |
