1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Venture and 1998 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 359 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (185 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Venture | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
