2002 Porsche 996 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, both 2002 Porsche 996 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (118 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 996 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Porsche 996 | 2002 Vauxhall Meriva | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 996 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 371 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |