2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (170 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Defender | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| 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 | 123 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 53 L |
