2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Zafira is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 270 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, 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall 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 | 2005 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | HR-V | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1390 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 |
