2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2012 Opel Meriva is newer by 5 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 (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Meriva.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
