1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 525 kg more than 2007 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
