2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 2000 Opel Meriva and 2000 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Quantum (110 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Quantum 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 Volkswagen Quantum.
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 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 2000 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Meriva | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
