2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc, 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
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, 2005 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 147 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1795 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |