2000 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2007 Proton Satria
To start off, 2007 Proton Satria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Satria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Satria (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Satria should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Proton Satria.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Proton Satria (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Satria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2007 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Proton |
| Model | 146 | Satria |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
