1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Vauxhall Zafira were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 146 | Zafira |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |