1998 Opel Meriva vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 251 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Meriva | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Meriva | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
