2000 Honda City vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2004 Opel Zafira is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Zafira (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 610 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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, 2004 Opel Zafira (270 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | City | Zafira |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |