2000 Holden Commodore vs. 2008 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2008 Opel Vivaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (118 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 58 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore.
Because 2000 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vivaro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (190 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 2008 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3100 mm |
