1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2009 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Opel Meriva is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Meriva (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Opel Meriva.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2009 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | 88 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2640 mm |
