2011 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2012 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Meriva.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva. 2011 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover LR2 | 2012 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | LR2 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |