2003 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2003 Opel Meriva

To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2003 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2003 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Opel Meriva (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 147 2003 Opel Meriva
Make Alfa Romeo Opel
Model 147 Meriva
Year Released 2003 2003
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 104 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 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 1265 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 53 L


 

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