2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 657 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Opel Meriva (185 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Jazz | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
