2012 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2012 Opel Meriva and 2012 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Vivaro (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Meriva | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Meriva | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
