2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 147 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |
