2000 Opel Meriva vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 142 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 1955 Riley Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Opel | Riley |
Model | Meriva | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |