2001 Daewoo Tacuma vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2001 Daewoo Tacuma and 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma weights approximately 168 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Tacuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Tacuma | 146 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 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 | 1358 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
