1998 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2010 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 12 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki SX4 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Meriva | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Meriva | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 11:01 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
