2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 3,457 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 204 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.
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 Oldsmobile Intrigue (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Intrigue | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3457 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 44 L |
