2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 13 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 221 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Meriva | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Meriva | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
