2007 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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 (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Meriva | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Tazz |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |