2007 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2007 Lancia Ypsilon and 2007 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Meriva (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 184 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Ypsilon | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Ypsilon | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 53 L |