2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera would be higher. At 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 577 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 Brera (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Brera | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
