2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 3,834 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 690 kg more than 2005 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 Mitsubishi Endeavor (346 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Endeavor | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3834 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
