2000 Ford Laser vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2000 Ford Laser 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. Both 2000 Ford Laser and 2000 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 241 kg more than 2000 Ford Laser.
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 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Laser | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
