2000 Opel Zafira vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2000 Opel Zafira and 2000 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 Opel 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, 2000 Opel Zafira (203 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm). This means 2000 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Zafira | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Zafira | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
