2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 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. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 486 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | CR-V | 147 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |