2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 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 | 1310 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |