2001 Opel Meriva vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2001 Opel Meriva and 2001 Volkswagen Bora 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 5 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Meriva | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Meriva | Bora |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |