2012 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Peugeot 107
To start off, both 2012 Opel Meriva and 2012 Peugeot 107 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Peugeot 107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Meriva (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 107. (54 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 107.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 107. (130 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 107.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Meriva | 2012 Peugeot 107 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Meriva | 107 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
