2000 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Profile

To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 and 2000 Oldsmobile Profile were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Profile is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Profile (206 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Profile should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Oldsmobile Profile weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Oldsmobile Profile 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 Oldsmobile Profile 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 Oldsmobile Profile (353 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Profile will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 2000 Oldsmobile Profile has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Oldsmobile Profile will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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