1999 Honda Today vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2000 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Meriva (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 670 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 2000 Opel Meriva (170 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
