2002 Audi R8 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, both 2002 Audi R8 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. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva weights approximately 1298 kg more than 2002 Audi R8.
Because 2002 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 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, 2002 Audi R8 (698 Nm) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (153 Nm). This means 2002 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. 2002 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Meriva has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi R8 | 2002 Vauxhall Meriva | |
| Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
| Model | R8 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 698 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
