1998 Honda Today vs. 2010 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2010 Opel Zafira is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Zafira (238 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2010 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
