2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Ducato 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 2010 Fiat Ducato.
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, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Opel | Fiat |
Model | Meriva | Ducato |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |