2011 Opel Meriva vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Opel Meriva is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Meriva (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Opel Meriva (175 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Meriva | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Meriva | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
