2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Armada and 2007 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1301 kg more than 2007 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada 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, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Armada | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 53 L |
