2002 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2002 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2002 Oldsmobile Alero and 2002 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Opel Zafira. (102 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Zafira weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Oldsmobile Alero.
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, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Oldsmobile Alero | 2002 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Alero | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
