2002 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 2002 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2002 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Meriva. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Meriva | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Meriva | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 67 L |
