1990 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, 1999 Opel Zafira is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Opel Zafira. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Opel Zafira. 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
