2000 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Meriva weights approximately 128 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2000 Opel Meriva (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Meriva | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Meriva | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |