2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 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 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1328 kg more than 2000 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (170 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2718 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |