2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2002 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda Premacy 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 90 kg more than 2002 Mazda Premacy.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Premacy. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda Premacy 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 | 2002 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 147 | Premacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |