1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 215 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 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 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 146 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
