2001 Lancia Nea vs. 1998 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Nea (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 16 kg more than 2001 Lancia Nea.

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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (185 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1998 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 1998 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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