2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 247 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 147 | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |
