2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2008 Honda HR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 448 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Brera | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
