2001 Toyota Allion vs. 2011 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2011 Opel Meriva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Allion (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva.

Because 2001 Toyota Allion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Allion 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, 2011 Opel Meriva (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Allion. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Allion. 2001 Toyota Allion has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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