2004 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2004 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2004 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 78 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2004 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTV | Meriva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |