1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Volvo V70
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo V70 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo V70 weights approximately 535 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 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 146 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
