2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lanos (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Meriva weights approximately 253 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 2006 Opel Meriva (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Lanos | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Daewoo | Opel |
Model | Lanos | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |