2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 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 465 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ.
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 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 147 | iQ |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 2985 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 32 L |