2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 147 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |