2004 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2004 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Opel Zafira (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147. (147 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 147 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 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 | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
