2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, both 2004 Opel Zafira and 2004 Toyota Soarer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 245 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 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira. 2004 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Opel Zafira | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Zafira | Soarer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |