1999 Opel Zafira vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 14 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1999 Opel Zafira. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1170 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Zafira | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Zafira | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2745 mm |
