2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Meriva (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 465 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Punto | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 17.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 53 L |
