2000 Honda City vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2000 Honda City 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 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | City | 146 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |