2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Tango has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Tango 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 | 2001 Seat Tango | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Meriva | Tango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 178 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |