2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 562 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
Model | Centauri | Town Car |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |