2007 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 2007 Opel Meriva and 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Meriva (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Because 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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 Toyota Hi-Ace (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Meriva | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
