2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2002 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2002 Fiat Doblo and 2002 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Doblo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Meriva weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
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 Opel Meriva (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Doblo | 2002 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Doblo | Meriva |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |