2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Antara would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2007 Opel Antara 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, 2007 Opel Antara 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, 2007 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Antara 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.
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2008 Opel Meriva | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Meriva | Antara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |