2000 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. Both 2000 Daewoo Nubira and 2003 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Nubira (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Nubira.
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, 2003 Opel Meriva (150 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Nubira. (144 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Nubira | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Nubira | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
