1979 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1998 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Campagnola | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Campagnola | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
