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 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 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 175 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 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 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 | 1746 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1390 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 |