1999 Opel Zafira vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1999 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 159 kg more than 1999 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Zafira.
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1999 Opel Zafira | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
Model | Zafira | Colorado |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |