2000 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 163 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Cavalier | Meriva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 53 L |