2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 2005 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Meriva | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Meriva | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
