1990 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 294 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Opel Meriva (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2008 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Meriva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
