2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Daewoo Lanos and 2000 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Lanos (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 358 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 2000 Opel Meriva (250 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (145 Nm). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Lanos | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Lanos | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 53 L |
