2001 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
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2001 Vauxhall Zafira | 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
Model | Zafira | Frontera |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |