2001 Opel Zafira vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Zafira (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1168 kg more than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Zafira. (221 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Zafira | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Opel | Land Rover |
Model | Zafira | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |