2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2010 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Meriva weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |