1999 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2012 Honda Stream
To start off, 2012 Honda Stream is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 44 kg more than 2012 Honda Stream.
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, 2012 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. 2012 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Zafira has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Vauxhall Zafira | 2012 Honda Stream | |
Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
Model | Zafira | Stream |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |