1984 Nissan Prairie vs. 2001 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2001 Opel Meriva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Meriva (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 405 kg more than 1984 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Opel Meriva (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Prairie.

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