2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 147 | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |
