1973 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2012 Opel Meriva is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Meriva.

Because 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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