2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Meriva would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 777 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Vauxhall 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Vauxhall Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | Defender | Meriva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |