2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 11 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Opel | Infiniti |
| Model | Meriva | FX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
