2001 Nissan Chappo vs. 2003 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Chappo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Chappo would be higher. At 2,953 cc, 2001 Nissan Chappo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Chappo (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Chappo should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Nissan Chappo.

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 Nissan Chappo (359 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Chappo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva. 2001 Nissan Chappo has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Chappo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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