1999 Opel Meriva vs. 1999 Peugeot 806
To start off, both 1999 Opel Meriva and 1999 Peugeot 806 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Meriva (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 806. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1999 Opel Meriva.
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, 1999 Peugeot 806 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Meriva | 1999 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Meriva | 806 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
