2004 Opel Zafira vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 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 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Zafira | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Zafira | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
