2008 Opel Meriva vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1974 Porsche 911 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 1974 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 1974 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1974 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Meriva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Meriva | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 70.4 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |