2005 Honda Insight vs. 2004 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. 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, 2004 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 2004 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
