1998 Opel Meriva vs. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 1998 Opel Meriva and 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 322 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Because 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Meriva | 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
