1999 Alfa Romeo Bella vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella and 1999 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (223 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Because 1999 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (282 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Bella | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
