2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Audi S4
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S4 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. 2007 Audi S4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi S4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Audi S4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | 147 | S4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |