2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster 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 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
Model | 147 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |