2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 278 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Meriva | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Yaris |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |