1998 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2011 Opel Vivaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Camry (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 238 kg more than 1998 Toyota Camry.
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 Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Camry. (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Camry | 2011 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Camry | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3100 mm |
