1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2000 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2000 Opel Zafira is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2000 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
