2012 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2012 Opel Corsa and 2012 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Meriva (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Corsa.
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, 2012 Opel Meriva (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Corsa | 2012 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
