2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2004 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. Both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2004 Pontiac Vibe are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2004 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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 (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2004 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2004 Pontiac Vibe 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 | 2004 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Meriva | Vibe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |