2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 8 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (261 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm @ 600 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore 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. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Cuore | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cuore | 146 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1910 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |