2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.4 T. Spark vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 D

To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.4 T. Spark and 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 D were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 D weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.4 T. Spark.

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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 D (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.4 T. Spark. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.4 T. Spark.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.4 T. Spark 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 D
Make Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo
Model 146 146
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1370 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2000 RPM
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1245 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 6.3 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.9 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.7 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 61 L


 

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