2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. Both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
Model | 147 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |