2001 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2001 Volkswagen Passat 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 4,003 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Passat (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Passat (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (261 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Volkswagen Passat | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Passat | 146 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4003 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
