2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2010 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2010 Holden Captiva 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 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Holden Captiva weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2010 Holden Captiva 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 Holden Captiva 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 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2010 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | 147 | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.9 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 | 1310 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |