2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2010 Nissan Tiida 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. Both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2010 Nissan Tiida are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Tiida (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Opel Meriva. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Tiida should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 91 kg more than 2010 Nissan Tiida.
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 Nissan Tiida (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2010 Nissan Tiida | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Meriva | Tiida |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |