2008 Opel Vivaro vs. 2008 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2008 Opel Vivaro and 2008 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Opel Vivaro and 2008 Renault Espace are equipped with a 1,870 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Opel Vivaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Vivaro | 2008 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vivaro | Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
