2001 Opel Meriva vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight 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, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 64 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight.
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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Meriva | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Meriva | Insight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
