2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2008 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 139 kg more than 2008 Rover 45.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Rover 45 (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Meriva | 2008 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Meriva | 45 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
