1999 Opel Meriva vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 247 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit.
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 Opel Meriva (229 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Meriva | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Meriva | Fit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
