1995 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2006 Opel Zafira is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Opel Zafira. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Zafira weights approximately 275 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.
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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
