2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | Jazz |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |