2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 995 kg more than 2010 Opel Vivaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Vivaro. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Vivaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Silverado | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
