2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 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 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 147 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
