2001 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2001 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2001 Opel Zafira. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 695 kg more than 2001 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (220 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira. 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Avalanche | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
