2001 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 11 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 140 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 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Vauxhall Zafira | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
Model | Zafira | 335 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |