2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2006 Toyota Ractis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Ractis. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Ractis. 2006 Toyota Ractis has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Ractis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Brera | Ractis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1299 cc |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |