2005 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 301 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Opel Meriva (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Meriva | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
