2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Meriva (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 205 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
