2002 Opel Meriva vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, both 2002 Opel Meriva and 2002 Toyota Will were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Will (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2002 Opel Meriva. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Meriva weights approximately 220 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will.
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 Toyota Will (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Meriva. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Meriva | 2002 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Will |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
