2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Citroen C1
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Citroen C1 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C1 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Citroen C1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 147 | C1 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |