2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1110 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 | 8.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |