2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 73 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (351 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (230 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Meriva | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
