2002 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 236 kg more than 2002 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 (229 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2000 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2000 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Meriva |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 229 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 53 L |