2007 Honda Element vs. 2002 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 5 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 597 kg more than 2002 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element 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 (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2002 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Element | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
