2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 440 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.
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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1210 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |