2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, both 2004 Opel Zafira and 2004 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Rover 45.
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 Rover 45 (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Zafira | 45 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
