1999 Honda NSX vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira

To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (189 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.

Because 1999 Honda NSX 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 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall 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 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Honda NSX 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
Make Honda Vauxhall
Model NSX Zafira
Year Released 1999 2001
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 7100 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1170 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2700 mm


 

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