2000 Honda NSX 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 NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
