2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 147 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 414 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |