2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera.
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 Brera (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cobalt | Brera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |