2007 Opel Meriva vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2007 Opel Meriva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 289 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 2003 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Meriva | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Condor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
