2004 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2003 Honda That
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda That would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 386 kg more than 2003 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda That 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2003 Honda That | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 147 | That |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
