2010 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2011 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Meriva. (175 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Meriva. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover | Meriva |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |