2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2000 Opel Meriva and 2000 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 653 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Swift. 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 (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 2000 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Meriva | Swift |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |
