2008 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2008 Opel Meriva and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 137 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Opel Meriva (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Meriva | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Meriva | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |