2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 76 kg more than 2007 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |