2009 Lada 21 vs. 2009 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2009 Lada 21 and 2009 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Meriva weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Lada 21.
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, 2009 Lada 21 (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lada 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada 21 | 2009 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 21 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 53 L |
