2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. Both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 are equipped with a 1,970 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 156 | 147 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |