2008 Opel Meriva vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 435 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa.
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, 2008 Opel Meriva (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa. 1997 Seat Arosa has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Seat Arosa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Meriva | Arosa |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |