2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Meriva | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Meriva | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |
