2005 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |