2000 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 and 2000 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Audi A6 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (229 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A6 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
