2008 Opel Vivaro vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Vivaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Vivaro would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 357 kg more than 2010 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 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. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Vivaro 2010 Honda Civic
Make Opel Honda
Model Vivaro Civic
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1870 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Natural Gas (CNG)
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1677 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4503 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1753 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase Size 3100 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 30 L


 

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