2001 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 Opel Meriva.
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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Meriva | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Meriva | 75 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1535 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 | 65 L |