2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Opel Meriva and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (113 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 20 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Meriva | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
