1999 Opel Meriva vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1999 Opel Meriva and 1999 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 272 kg more than 1999 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Opel Omega 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 1999 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Meriva | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Meriva | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
