2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 463 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2010 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |