2000 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2000 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 and 2000 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Opel Vectra. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Vectra weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Opel Vectra (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2000 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 146 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
