2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 7 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 312 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
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, 2000 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Materia | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |