1993 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Corsa would be higher. Both 1993 Opel Corsa and 2005 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Corsa (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 427 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa.
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, 2005 Opel Meriva (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Opel Corsa | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Corsa | Meriva |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |