2004 Marcos TS vs. 2000 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2004 Marcos TS 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.

Because 2004 Marcos TS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Marcos TS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.

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