2007 BMW 335 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147. 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 335 | 147 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
