2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Nissan Versa

To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Nissan Versa 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 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Versa weights approximately 96 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alfa Romeo 147 2009 Nissan Versa
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model 147 Versa
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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