2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Opel Zafira

To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2001 Opel Zafira. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 39 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 Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (220 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2001 Opel Zafira
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Corvette Zafira
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 339 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 483 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 58 L


 

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