2001 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2001 Mercedes-Benz A and 2001 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Meriva (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Opel Meriva (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A. (131 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz A | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | A | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
