2002 Lada 2123 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2002 Lada 2123 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Lada 2123. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada 2123 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 2002 Lada 2123 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lada 2123 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 2123. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada 2123 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Lada | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2123 | 146 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
