1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2007 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 146 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
