1998 Honda Legend vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1998 Honda Legend and 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 495 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Legend | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Legend | 146 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 67.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |