2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram and 2012 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 804 kg more than 2012 Opel Vivaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Vivaro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Vivaro. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Vivaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Ram | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 90 L |
