2001 Honda Fit vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2006 Opel Meriva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Meriva weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 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, 2006 Opel Meriva (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Fit | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Fit | Meriva |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |