2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 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 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 282 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Opel Meriva 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Opel Toyota
Model Meriva Condor
Year Released 2003 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1686 cc 2986 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 0 HP
Torque 230 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 99.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.4:1 22.2:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1712 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 70 L


 

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