1998 Opel Meriva vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 95 kg more than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Because 1967 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Meriva | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
