2001 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 and 2001 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 146 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
