2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2009 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Aveo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Aveo | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
