2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 7 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 273 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Meriva | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
