1996 Nissan Sunny vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Sunny (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 348 kg more than 1996 Nissan Sunny.
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, 1998 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Sunny | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sunny | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
