2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 139 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.
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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Brera | V70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |