2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 8 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 253 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
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 (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Opel | Tata |
Model | Meriva | Indigo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |