2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 96 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.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 147 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 89 L |
