1999 Acura SLX vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1999 Acura SLX and 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura SLX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura SLX (225 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura SLX should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura SLX weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Acura SLX (312 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm). This means 1999 Acura SLX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. 1999 Acura SLX has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Acura SLX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura SLX | 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | SLX | 146 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2550 mm |
