2003 Hyundai Accent vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2003 Hyundai Accent and 2003 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Meriva (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Opel Meriva (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Accent | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
