1978 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2001 Opel Zafira is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Zafira weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Opel Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
