2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2003 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto 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 465 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Punto 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.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2003 Fiat Punto | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 147 | Punto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1240 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |