2003 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2003 Vauxhall Zafira and 2003 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo S40 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo S40 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Zafira. 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, 2003 Volvo S40 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Zafira.
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2003 Vauxhall Zafira | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
Model | Zafira | S40 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |