2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 332 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 147 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |