2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Opel Meriva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Meriva |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |