2002 Honda Acty vs. 2004 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2004 Opel Meriva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Opel Meriva. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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, 2004 Opel Meriva (165 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 2004 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Acty | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
