2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2000 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2000 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 147 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |