2003 Lotus Elise vs. 2004 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2004 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 2003 Lotus Elise and 2004 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Meriva (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 630 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Elise | 2004 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Meriva |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 53 L |