1997 Honda NSX vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
Because 1997 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (185 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
