2009 Honda Element vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2009 Honda Element and 2009 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 153 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
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, 2009 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Vivaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Element | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
