2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. Both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2008 Opel Meriva are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige 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 2007 Lotus Exige. 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Exige | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 11.2 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 | 875 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |