2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Honda S2000

To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 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 60 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000.

Because 2008 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Alfa Romeo 147 2008 Honda S2000
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 147 S2000
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 8300 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 208 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 7500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 84.4 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 208 km/hour 240 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 6.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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