1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 481 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 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 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 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 146 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 74 L |
