2003 Opel Meriva vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Toyota Venture.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Meriva | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Venture |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
