2002 Audi A2 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, both 2002 Audi A2 and 2002 Vauxhall Meriva were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2002 Audi A2 and 2002 Vauxhall Meriva are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A2 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva weights approximately 205 kg more than 2002 Audi A2.
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, 2002 Audi A2 (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Audi A2 | 2002 Vauxhall Meriva | |
Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
Model | A2 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 1070 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |