1996 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2001 Opel Meriva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 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, 2001 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
