1998 Opel Meriva vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
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, 2005 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1998 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 1998 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Opel Meriva | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Meriva | Laguna |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |