2006 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (190 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva.
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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Meriva | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |