2012 Opel Vivaro vs. 2012 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2012 Opel Vivaro and 2012 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Zafira (238 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro.
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, 2012 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Vivaro | 2012 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Vivaro | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
