2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Meriva. (229 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Defender | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 53 L |
