1998 Toyota Camry vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1998 Toyota Camry 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Camry. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Camry weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
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 Toyota Camry (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Camry | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Camry | 146 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
