2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2005 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
Model | 147 | ForFour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84.8 mm |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |