2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 40 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2. 2007 Citroen C2 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 Citroen C2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Citroen C2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 147 | C2 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |