2000 Opel Meriva vs. 1997 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 713 kg more than 1997 Seat Marbella. 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 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 1997 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Meriva | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |
