2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2000 Opel Meriva and 2000 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 263 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
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 (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |