1998 Opel Meriva vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, both 1998 Opel Meriva and 1998 Rover 75 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Meriva | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Meriva | 75 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
