1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 146 | B2500 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2990 mm |