2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 491 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Meriva | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
Model | Meriva | Equinox |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1811 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 71 L |