2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2002 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, both vehicles can yield 181 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 6 | 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 6 | 147 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |