2000 Opel Meriva vs. 1998 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 43 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Breeze.
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, 1998 Plymouth Breeze (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 1998 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Meriva | Breeze |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |
