1999 Opel Meriva vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 1999 Opel Meriva and 1999 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 58 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara.
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 Opel Meriva (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Meriva | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Solara |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |