1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1999 Honda Odyssey 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 563 kg more than 1999 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Meriva. (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Meriva. 1999 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Odyssey | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2640 mm |
