2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 6 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 133 kg more than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Opel Meriva (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Mobilio | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
