2001 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2001 Mitsubishi Magna 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 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna.
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 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Magna | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Magna | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
