2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Opel Meriva and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 265 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.
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 Toyota Avensis (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Meriva | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
