1990 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 27 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.
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, 1990 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Meriva. (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Legend | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
