2006 Lancia Musa vs. 2010 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2010 Opel Meriva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Meriva (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 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, 2006 Lancia Musa (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Musa | 2010 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Musa | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 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 | 1275 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |
