2000 Opel Meriva vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 133 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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 (250 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
