2004 Honda City vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | City | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
