2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Opel Meriva and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 72 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Meriva | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Meriva | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
