2001 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2001 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva. 2000 Toyota Mark II 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. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Meriva | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Mark II |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |