2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1282 kg more than 2007 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 Silverado (488 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Silverado | 147 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
