2003 Acura EL vs. 2003 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, both 2003 Acura EL and 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Acura EL.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura EL | 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
Model | EL | 147 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1909 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |