2000 Mazda 626 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2000 Mazda 626 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda 626 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
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 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda 626 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 626 | 146 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |