2000 Mazda Tribute vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Mazda Tribute 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 69 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.
Because 2000 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Tribute | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Tribute | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
