2001 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2010 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2010 Opel Corsa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (189 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Corsa weights approximately 73 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | 2010 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Opel |
| Model | Zafira | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
