2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 BMW Convertible
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2007 BMW Convertible were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 380 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2007 BMW Convertible has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 BMW Convertible | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Brera | Convertible |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
