2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2012 Opel Meriva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Meriva.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Meriva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |