1999 Opel Meriva vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1999 Opel Meriva and 1999 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 61 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Meriva | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Meriva | Laguna |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |