2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2006 Dodge Stratus
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2006 Dodge Stratus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Stratus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Stratus 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 120 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
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 Alfa Romeo 147 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2006 Dodge Stratus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | 147 | Stratus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
