2001 Peugeot 206 vs. 2001 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2001 Peugeot 206 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Zafira weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Peugeot 206 | 2001 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Peugeot | Opel |
| Model | 206 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
