2006 Nissan Navara vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Navara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (170 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Navara | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Navara | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
