2004 Honda City vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 545 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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 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 | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | City | Zafira |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1485 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 |