2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 127 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |