1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira, 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |
