2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2002 Buick Century
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2002 Buick Century were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Century weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. 2002 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2002 Buick Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 147 | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |