2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2001 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. 2001 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 147 | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |