2010 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2010 Opel Meriva and 2010 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Meriva (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Micra weights approximately 212 kg more than 2010 Opel Meriva.
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 Micra (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Opel Meriva | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Meriva | Micra |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 46 L |