2001 Opel Zafira vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2001 Opel Zafira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Zafira weights approximately 106 kg more than 1999 Renault Laguna.
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, 1999 Renault Laguna (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Zafira | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Zafira | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
