1999 Opel Meriva vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, both 1999 Opel Meriva and 1999 Toyota Venture were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 53 kg more than 1999 Toyota Venture.
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 (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Meriva | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Venture |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |