1999 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1999 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,772 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 43 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1772 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
