2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Freelander and 2005 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |