1999 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1999 Honda Accord and 1999 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Accord | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Meriva |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 134 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |