2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva

To start off, both 2002 Toyota Tundra 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 445 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Toyota Tundra 2002 Vauxhall Meriva
Make Toyota Vauxhall
Model Tundra Meriva
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3400 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 187 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 299 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3270 mm 2640 mm


 

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