2001 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (189 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 390 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
Because 1995 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Venturi |
| Model | Zafira | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
