2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Opel Meriva and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Meriva (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 Opel Meriva (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Meriva | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Yaris |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |