2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147.
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 Toyota RAV4 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 147 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
