2012 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2012 Volvo XC90 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC90 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 542 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 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Vivaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Vivaro. 2012 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volvo XC90 | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Volvo | Opel |
Model | XC90 | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4808 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |