2000 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2000 Audi A8
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 and 2000 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Audi A8 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2000 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 145 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1369 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 90 L |
