2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2002 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Forester (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 8 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Meriva | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |