2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2002 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Opel Zafira. (102 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Zafira weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 156 (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 156 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
