2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Fiat Grande Punto 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 69 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 147 | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.4 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 | 935 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |