2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 Alfa Romeo 147 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | HR-V |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |