2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
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 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 147 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |