2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 4 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 566 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 4Runner | 146 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1846 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 61 L |
