1998 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1998 Mercedes-Benz A 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 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A. 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 Mercedes-Benz A (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz A | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | A | 146 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1712 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
