2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 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 235 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |