2010 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2011 Opel Vivaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 673 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato.
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, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
