2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Opel Zafira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,170 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (144 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 341 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Opel Zafira (203 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
