2003 Opel Meriva vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (118 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva. 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Meriva | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Meriva | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |