2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2008 Renault Trafic
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Vivant and 2008 Renault Trafic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Vivant (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Vivant should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Trafic weights approximately 573 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant.
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 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Vivant | 2008 Renault Trafic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Vivant | Trafic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |