1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 8 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 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 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 146 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
