1997 Innocenti Mille vs. 2002 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2002 Opel Zafira is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Innocenti Mille would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Zafira (102 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Zafira weights approximately 530 kg more than 1997 Innocenti Mille. 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, 2002 Opel Zafira (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Innocenti Mille | 2002 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Innocenti | Opel |
| Model | Mille | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
