2005 Honda That vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda That would be higher. At 1,246 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Meriva (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 510 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 2008 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, 2008 Opel Meriva (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda That | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | That | Meriva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 655 cc | 1246 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 | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |