1999 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Bigua and 1999 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1999 Opel Zafira. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Zafira weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
Because 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Zafira. (188 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Bigua | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
