2000 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2000 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 304 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2000 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 147 | Verada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
