2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 397 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Vivaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |