2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva. 2007 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Meriva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1596 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
