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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 53 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Opel Meriva (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 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 | 1686 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
