2000 Opel Vectra vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2000 Opel Vectra and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2000 Opel Vectra and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 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 150 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm @ 4500 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 Opel Vectra | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Vectra | 146 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| 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 | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
