2002 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota iQ (89 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Opel Meriva. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Meriva weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ.
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, 2010 Toyota iQ (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Meriva | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | iQ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 32 L |
