1999 Opel Meriva vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Opel Meriva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 258 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Meriva | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
