2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2002 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2002 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Citroen C 15. 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 Alfa Romeo 147 (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2002 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 147 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
