2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2004 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2004 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
Model | 147 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |