2001 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Meriva (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2001 Opel Meriva (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Meriva | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Meriva | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 127 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 Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |