1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
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 Alfa Romeo 146 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla. 1999 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 146 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |