2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,660 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Because 2002 Toyota Bandeirante 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 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (170 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 2002 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |