2004 Opel Corsa vs. 2004 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2004 Opel Corsa and 2004 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 444 kg more than 2004 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Meriva (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Corsa | 2004 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
