1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Chevrolet Astro were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 680 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.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1999 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 146 | Astro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
