1999 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster.
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 (223 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Meriva | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Opel | Dacia |
| Model | Meriva | Duster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2673 mm |
