2012 Opel Vivaro vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2012 Opel Vivaro and 2012 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 158 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Vivaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Vivaro | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Vivaro | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
