2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2000 Opel Meriva and 2000 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 168 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Astra.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 2000 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Meriva | Astra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |