2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter and 2004 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 484 kg more than 2004 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Sprinter | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1979 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
