1999 Peugeot 607 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, both 1999 Peugeot 607 and 1999 Vauxhall Zafira were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 607 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Peugeot 607 (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira has automatic transmission and 1999 Peugeot 607 has manual transmission. 1999 Peugeot 607 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Peugeot 607 | 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
| Model | 607 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
