2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2002 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 695 kg more than 2002 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
