2001 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2011 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 10 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. Both 2001 Vauxhall Zafira and 2011 SsangYong Kyron are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (189 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 383 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Because 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2011 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | 2011 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Vauxhall | SsangYong |
| Model | Zafira | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
