2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 814 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (185 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1998 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 1998 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
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 | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 52 L |