2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1277 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Meriva | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Meriva | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 104 L |
