2001 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 12 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 140 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Zafira | Insight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
