2004 Opel Meriva vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina
To start off, both 2004 Opel Meriva and 2004 Toyota Caldina were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 148 kg more than 2004 Toyota Caldina.
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 (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Caldina. 2004 Toyota Caldina 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 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Meriva | 2004 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
