2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2010 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2010 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 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. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Maverick weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2010 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |