2000 Opel Meriva vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 333 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina 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 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 (250 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Carina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |