2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (189 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 375 kg more than 2005 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 (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Meriva | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
