2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 259 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. 2008 Rover 75 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. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | 147 | 75 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |