2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146

To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 223 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 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Camaro 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
Make Chevrolet Alfa Romeo
Model Camaro 146
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3390 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 82.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 75.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1413 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 51 L


 

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