2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2002 Vauxhall Meriva were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (118 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2002 Vauxhall Meriva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | 147 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
