2007 Opel Vivaro vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2007 Opel Vivaro and 2007 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Fabia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 357 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
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, 2007 Skoda Fabia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Vivaro | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Vivaro | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
