2004 Opel Meriva vs. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 2004 Opel Meriva and 2004 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 182 kg more than 2004 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. (211 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Chairman H. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Opel Meriva | 2004 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Meriva | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |