2001 Opel Meriva vs. 1992 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2001 Opel Meriva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 245 kg more than 1992 Ford Corsair.
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, 1992 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva. 1992 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Meriva | 1992 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Meriva | Corsair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |