2003 Opel Meriva vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 930 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Meriva | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Meriva | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 96 L |