2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Panda | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
