2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Opel Meriva and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Meriva (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. 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, 2003 Opel Meriva (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Meriva | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Meriva | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
