2011 Citroen C4 vs. 2011 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C4 and 2011 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Meriva (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4.
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, 2011 Opel Meriva (175 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C4 | 2011 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C4 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
