2008 Opel Vivaro vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Opel Vivaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 412 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Vivaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Vivaro | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Vivaro | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |