2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (118 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (190 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |