1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 307 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Opel Meriva (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | 109 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
