2010 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, both 2010 Opel Meriva and 2010 SsangYong Stavic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 693 kg more than 2010 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Stavic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 SsangYong Stavic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Meriva. 2010 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Opel Meriva | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Meriva | Stavic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |