1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 884 kg more than 2005 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
