2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2001 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 49 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147.
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 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 147 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
