1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Comodoro | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
