2007 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |