Renault 12 (1970 – 1974) vs Alfa Romeo 2000 (1971 – 1977): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 2000 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 113 hp. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 12.9 L/100 km. The Renault 12 is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,107 kg. At 4,394 mm, the Alfa Romeo 2000 is 94 mm longer than the Renault 12.
| Specification |
Renault
12
1970 – 1974
|
Alfa Romeo
2000
1971 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1974 | 1971 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 113 hp | 116 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 149 – 207 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.1 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 180 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.9 L/100 km | 9.8 – 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,394 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm | 2,565 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 1,107 – 1,175 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.