1998 Opel Meriva vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, both 1998 Opel Meriva and 1998 Acura EL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Acura EL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 296 kg more than 1998 Acura EL.
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 (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Opel Meriva | 1998 Acura EL | |
Make | Opel | Acura |
Model | Meriva | EL |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2619 mm |