2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 420 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |