2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
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 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Toyota Corolla 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. 2000 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Meriva | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |