2000 Honda Life vs. 2011 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2011 Opel Vivaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Vivaro (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 824 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Vivaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2011 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3100 mm |
