1999 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Volvo V50 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V50 weights approximately 141 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.
Because 2008 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V50 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, 2008 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira.
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1999 Vauxhall Zafira | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
Model | Zafira | V50 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1661 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |