2005 Honda That vs. 2002 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Meriva (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Meriva weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Opel Meriva (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda That | 2002 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | That | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
