2005 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2010 Opel Vivaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2010 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
