2005 Mazda Carol vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Carol and 2005 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Meriva (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 745 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Opel Meriva (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Carol | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Carol | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
