2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 2005 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Corolla | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Corolla | 146 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1370 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 64.9 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1160 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |