2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Meriva (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 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 | 1080 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |