2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Fiat Strada 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 67 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 147 | Strada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
