2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2002 Chevrolet Prizm were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Prizm.
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 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2002 Chevrolet Prizm | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 147 | Prizm |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
