2000 Opel Meriva vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
