2007 Opel Meriva vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Opel Meriva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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 Meriva (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Meriva | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |