2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 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 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 13.8 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 | 1354 kg | 1230 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 | 8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |