2007 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2010 Opel Meriva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Meriva weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2010 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |