1976 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2011 Opel Meriva is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva.

Because 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1976 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Meriva. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Meriva. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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