2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Stratus and 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 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 52 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 6300 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 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Stratus (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| Make | Dodge | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Stratus | 147 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
