2005 Toyota Avensis vs. 2004 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Meriva would be higher. 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 28 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 327 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall 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 (248 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Avensis | 2004 Vauxhall Meriva | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Avensis | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
