2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 931 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.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 147 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |