2003 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2003 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 310 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
Model | 147 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |