1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 145 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
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, 1998 Opel Meriva (185 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Prelude | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
