2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2000 Opel Meriva and 2000 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (170 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Meriva | Laguna |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |