2002 Honda Mobilio vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 1 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Meriva (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Meriva weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Meriva (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Mobilio | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Mobilio | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
