2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2008 Scion xD
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Vivant and 2008 Scion xD were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Scion xD (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (119 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Scion xD should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Scion xD.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Scion xD. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Vivant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Vivant | 2008 Scion xD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Scion |
| Model | Vivant | xD |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
