1998 Opel Meriva vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, both 1998 Opel Meriva and 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1998 Opel Meriva and 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
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, 1998 Opel Meriva (185 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Meriva | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Meriva | 155 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
