2004 Dodge Stratus vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Stratus. (147 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 242 kg more than 2004 Dodge Stratus. 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, 2007 Opel Zafira (320 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Stratus | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Stratus | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
