2001 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2003 Ford Ka
To start off, 2003 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. 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, 2003 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2003 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 146 | Ka |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |