1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1999 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1999 Fiat Barchetta were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Fiat Barchetta.
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 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1999 Fiat Barchetta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 145 | Barchetta |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |