2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2005 Toyota Vitz were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Vitz (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Toyota Vitz.
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 Toyota Vitz (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Vitz 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 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 147 | Vitz |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
