2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lancia Musa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 72 kg more than 2010 Lancia Musa.
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, 2010 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva. 2010 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Meriva | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Opel | Lancia |
Model | Meriva | Musa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |