2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2005 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1216 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 147 | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2481 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |
