2005 Citroen C6 vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147

To start off, both 2005 Citroen C6 and 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C6 (212 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster 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 Alfa Romeo 147 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C6. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C6.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C6 2005 Alfa Romeo 147
Make Citroen Alfa Romeo
Model C6 147
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 212 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 90.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4180 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2550 mm


 

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