2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Mercury Mountaineer 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 532 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 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Mountaineer | Meriva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |