2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Vivant and 2008 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Tigra (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (119 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 146 kg more than 2008 Opel Tigra.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Vivant (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Vivant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Vivant | 2008 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Vivant | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
