2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. 2009 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo and 2009 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,366 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka. 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 MiTo (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo | 2009 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | MiTo | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 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 | 1155 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |