2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 863 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 147 | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |