2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 147 | C2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
