2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2005 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 147 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.3 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 | 1365 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
