2007 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Opel Meriva and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Meriva | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Meriva | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |