2008 Ford Ka vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 423 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Ka | 147 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |