2000 Alfa Romeo 146 2 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 1.8 Twin Spark

To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 2 and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 1.8 Twin Spark were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 2 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 1.8 Twin Spark. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 1.8 Twin Spark.

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 Alfa Romeo 146 2 (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 1.8 Twin Spark. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 1.8 Twin Spark.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Alfa Romeo 146 2 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 1.8 Twin Spark
Make Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo
Model 146 146
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1746 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 187 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.7:1
Top Speed 216 km/hour 209 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1215 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 6.8 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.9 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 12.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 61 L


 

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