2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2000 Opel Meriva and 2000 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 217 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Meriva | Legacy |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 282 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |