2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Navara | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
