1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1999 Opel Meriva is newer by 29 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 208 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Meriva. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Comodoro | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
