2005 Lancia Musa vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Musa weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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, 2005 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Musa | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Musa | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |