2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2005 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 417 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 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 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 147 | C8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
