2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Prizm 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 303 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm.
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 (250 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Prizm | Meriva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 44 L |