2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Toyota Aygo 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 (138 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 147 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
