2006 Opel Meriva vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 Opel Meriva and 2006 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback weights approximately 156 kg more than 2006 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Outback (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Meriva | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Meriva | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
