2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2001 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2001 Toyota Corolla (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 147 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
