2000 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 and 2000 Honda Life were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2000 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 146 | Life |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |