2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2012 Opel Meriva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Meriva.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
