2007 Opel Vivaro vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Vivaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Vivaro would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (118 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vivaro.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (190 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vivaro. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Vivaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Vivaro | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Vivaro | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
