1993 Mercury Tracer vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 293 kg more than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
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, 2000 Opel Meriva (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1838 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
