1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 395 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 146 | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 67 L |