2007 Renault Trafic vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2012 Opel Vivaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Trafic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Trafic would be higher. Both 2007 Renault Trafic and 2012 Opel Vivaro are equipped with a 1,870 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Vivaro (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 231 kg more than 2012 Opel Vivaro.
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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Trafic | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Trafic | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
