2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2001 Honda HR-V 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Opel Zafira. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Zafira weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V.
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, 2001 Opel Zafira (220 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | HR-V | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 58 L |
