2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 219 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
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 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Vivaro. 2009 Honda Odyssey 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. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Odyssey | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |