2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Meriva |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |