2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Meriva would be higher. Both 2005 Opel Meriva and 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Meriva | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Meriva | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |