1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 Alfa Romeo 145 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 145 | Life |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |