2000 Honda City vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2001 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 Honda City.
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, 2001 Opel Meriva (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | City | Meriva |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |