2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 150 kg more than 2003 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, 2006 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Frontier | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
