2000 Kia Sephia II vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2000 Kia Sephia II 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 42 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II. 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) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (145 Nm). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sephia II | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Kia | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sephia II | 146 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
