2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Opel Zafira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 89 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Opel Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Zafira | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 71 L |
