2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 112 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Brera | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |