1998 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Toyota Picnic.
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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Opel Meriva | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Picnic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |