2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 2002 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Meriva weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend.
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, 2002 Opel Meriva (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Marea Weekend | 2002 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Marea Weekend | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |