2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2004 Opel Zafira and 2004 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Astra (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Astra weights approximately 45 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.
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, 2004 Opel Astra (241 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Zafira | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
