1979 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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, 2005 Opel Meriva (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
